Southern Hemisphere, south of Southeast Asia, and dividing the Indian and South Pacific Oceans. World's sixth-largest countryThe terrain is mostly low plateau with deserts. Capital: CanberraLargest city: Sydney Developed nation and it has the world's thirteenth largest economy.

Location

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Cabernet SauvignonFirst appeared in Australia at the beginning of the 1830s and today, it enjoys much success in many regions across the country, particularly in the Yarra Valley and Margaret River.

MerlotMerlot has proved a good investment for many wine growers by providing a backup for other crops that may not develop high yields in certain weather conditions.

Red Wine Styles of Australia

SemillonSemillon has always been at home in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales. Its has flavour of honey and apricot.

Pinot Grigio and Pinot GrisOver the past two decades, Pinot Grigio and Pint Gris have grown popularity in Australia and are now firmly placed in mainstream white wine market.

VerdelhoThe Verdelho variety has found most success in Australia in the Margaret River region of Western Australia and the Hunter Valley in New South Wales.

White Wine Styles of Australia

Style of Wine Produced

Great Dividing Range in Eastern Australia:

This is a major landform consisting of mountains and uplands. It brings height and acts as a barrier to tropical rain systems that come down the east coast effectively creating a rain shadow. The only major wine region on ’wrong’ side of range is the Hunter Valley which typically experiences mid-summer and harvest rain

Latitude: Higher latitudes (further from equator) are cooler → southern Australia is much cooler than the northTemperature decreases approximately 0.65°C for every 100 metres in altitude

Factors influencing the climate

Australia has mediterranean climate, the cooler areas at found at altitude or close to the coast.

In Australia the biggest problem is Drought.

Weather can also cause vintage variation.

Climate and weather

Climatic and geographical features

Pinot NoirPinot Noir is one of the most difficult varieties of grape to grow, and is not as heavy as other red wines. Pinot Noir can be meaty and herbaceous.

GrenacheGrenache was one of the most widely planted grape varieties in Australia before making way for Shiraz. Grenache holds its own very well, and is also a wonderful partner with other varieties.

Red Wine Styles of Australia

ChardonnayChardonnay is now grown in many of Australia's wine regions, and it can range from citrus and herbaceous notes to a deep tropical bouquet.

RieslingThe Riesling variety of grape has been grown in Australia since the 1800s. It has been particularly successful in the Barossa region of South Australia, where German settlers first planted it in the 1850s.

Sauvingnon BlancSauvignon Blanc is commonly blended with Semillon in Australia, giving it an extra touch of fig.

Darling Scarp range in Western Australia:

This is the edge of the Yilgarn Craton and roses only to 400m.The best Western Australian regions are on this scarp - from Perth Hills down to Pemberton

Geographical ranges

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Leeuwin Estate at Margaret River, Western AustraliaMargaret River is most renowned for its white wines, especially its Chardonnay and Semillon Sauvignon blends.Leeuwin released its first commercial vintage in 1979 and quickly attracted international attention. Leeuwin now exports to more than 30 countries.

Famous Vineyard in Australia

Jacob’s Creek was the Barossa Valley’s first commercial vineyardToday the winery produces Shiraz, Sauvignon, Semillon, Riesling, Cabernet Merlot and Chardonnay varieties.Relaxed lunch matching food and wine in the award-winning Jacob’s Restaurant.A tour of the vineyard about grape growing and winemaking.Join a cooking class

Enjoy the regional cuisine and spectacular scenery at the award-winning Leeuwin Restaurant. Special events are held throughout the year, including cooking classes, wine dinners and an annual alfresco summer concert series.

Leeuwin Estate

Jacob’s Creek at Barossa Valley, South AustraliaThe Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre is the home of the Jacob’s Creek wine brand.In the South Australian Tourism Hall of Fame in 2010 for winning Best Major Tourist Attraction 3 years in a row. Awarded at the 2011 Australian Tourism Awards, Best Tourism Restaurant and Best Tourism Winery.

Famous Vineyard in Australia

The Leeuwin ‘Art Series’ wine labels have become famous. Wander through the estate’s art gallery to see the more than 100 paintings from Australia's leading contemporary artists that have been commissioned to feature on the labels.